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Teacher

Julie Gunderson

Teacher
Volga,SD

Summary

Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Brookings School District
Brookings, SD
08.2021 - Current
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.

Remote First Grade Teacher

Brookings School District
Brookings, SD
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

First Grade Teacher

Brookings School District
Brookings, SD
08.2011 - 05.2020
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
06.2009 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Dakota State University
Madison, SD
09.1990 - 12.1993

No Degree - General

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
08.1989 - 05.1990

Skills

Early childhood development

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Accomplishments

Hillcrest Teacher of the Year 2019

Timeline

Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Brookings School District
08.2021 - Current

Remote First Grade Teacher

Brookings School District
08.2020 - 05.2021

First Grade Teacher

Brookings School District
08.2011 - 05.2020

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

South Dakota State University
06.2009 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Dakota State University
09.1990 - 12.1993

No Degree - General

University of South Dakota
08.1989 - 05.1990

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